pantsuit

noun

pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
pantsuited adjective

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Like Yearwood, McEntire was in a black, sequined pantsuit. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025 Of course, not every pantsuit has to be a piece from Tom Ford’s Gucci to be cool. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 From layering it over a pantsuit to a more casual work outfit like jeans and a sweater, a wool coat is a go-to. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025 Several wore pink pantsuits, scarves, pins, flowers, and dresses. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantsuit was in 1964

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“Pantsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantsuit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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pantsuit

noun
pant·​suit ˈpant-ˌsüt How to pronounce pantsuit (audio)
: a woman's outfit consisting usually of a long jacket and pants made of the same material

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